Contemporary and Emerging Global Environmental Challenges

Contemporary and Emerging Global Environmental Challenges image
ISBN-10:

1792482922

ISBN-13:

9781792482922

Author(s): Jian, Peng
Edition: 2
Released: Aug 17, 2021
Publisher: Kendall/Hunt Publishing
Format: Paperback, 418 pages
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  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • CHAPTER 1 How to Build a Sustainable Planet
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Key Concepts
  • 1.1 Environmental Issues and the History of the Earth
  • 1.2 The Origin of the Physical Universe
  • 1.2.1 The Big Bang
  • 1.2.2 Synthesis of Materials in Stars
  • 1.2.3 Formation of Planets
  • 1.2.4 The Genesis and Evolution of the Earth
  • 1.3 The Origin and Evolution of Life
  • 1.3.1 The Timeline
  • 1.3.2 The Building Materials for Life
  • 1.3.3 The Cell
  • 1.3.4 The Origin of Life on Earth
  • 1.3.5 DNA and the Tree of Life
  • 1.4 The Origin and Dominance of Humankind
  • 1.4.1 The Origin of Humankind
  • 1.4.2 Human Evolution and Dominance
  • 1.4.3 Life Beyond Earth
  • Further Reading
  • Web Resources
  • Questions and Exercises
  • CHAPTER 2 Global Biogeochemical Cycles
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Key Concepts
  • 2.1 The Concept of Global Biogeochemical Cycle
  • 2.2 Plate Tectonics and Rock Cycles
  • 2.2.1 Plate Tectonics
  • 2.2.2 The Rock Cycle
  • 2.3 The Water Cycle
  • 2.3.1 The Erosional Power of Water
  • 2.3.2 The Water Cycle
  • 2.4 Biogeochemical Cycles of Elements
  • 2.4.1 The Carbon Cycle
  • 2.4.2 The Nitrogen Cycle
  • 2.4.3 Biogeochemical Cycles of Other Elements
  • 2.5 Biogeochemical Cycles and Environmental Challenges
  • Further Reading
  • Web Resources
  • Questions and Exercises
  • CHAPTER 3 Environmental Regulations
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Key Concepts
  • 3.1 Need for Environmental Regulations
  • 3.1.1 Tragedy of the Commons
  • 3.1.2 The History of Environmental Regulations
  • 3.1.3 Implementation of Environmental Regulations in the United States in Europe
  • 3.2 Environmental Policy-Making Process
  • 3.2.1 Overview
  • 3.2.2 Policy Making Process
  • 3.2.3 The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • 3.2.4 The Policy Cycle
  • 3.3 Environmental Politics and Policy
  • 3.3.1 Environmental Politics
  • 3.3.2 Interest Groups in Environmental Politics and Policy
  • 3.3.3 Environmental Groups and Their Roles in Environmental Politics and Policy
  • 3.3.4 Litigation, Regulation, Legislation, and Negotiation in Environmental Politics
  • 3.4 Environmental Regulations
  • 3.4.1 Environmental Regulation in the United States
  • 3.4.2 Environmental Regulation in the European Union
  • 3.4.3 Environmental Regulation in China and other Developing Countries
  • 3.5 Environmental Justice
  • Further Reading
  • Web Resources
  • Questions and Exercises
  • CHAPTER 4 Air Pollution and Greenhouse Gases
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Key Concepts
  • 4.1 The Earth''s Atmosphere
  • 4.1.1 Overview and History
  • 4.1.2 Structure of the Earth''s Atmosphere
  • 4.2 Air Pollution
  • 4.2.1 Overview
  • 4.2.2 Sources of Air Pollution
  • 4.2.3 Main Air Pollutants
  • 4.3 Air Quality Issues and Regulations
  • 4.3.1 Air Pollution Regulations in the United States
  • 4.3.2 Air Pollution Regulations in China
  • 4.3.3 Air Quality Issues and Regulations in Europe and Beyond
  • 4.4 Engineering Measures for Air Pollution Control
  • 4.4.1 Overview
  • 4.4.2 Vehicle Emission Control
  • 4.4.3 Control of Other Air Pollutants
  • 4.5 Greenhouse Effect and Management
  • 4.5.1 Greenhouse Effect
  • 4.5.2 Other Greenhouse Gases
  • 4.5.3 Geoengineering Options for Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide
  • 4.6 Other Air Quality Issues
  • 4.6.1 Indoor Air Pollution
  • 4.6.2 Ozone Depletion
  • 4.6.3 Global Deoxygenation
  • 4.6.4 Long-Range and Global Transport of Air Pollutants
  • Further Reading
  • Web Resources
  • Questions and Exercises
  • CHAPTER 5 Water Pollution
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Key Concepts
  • 5.1 Water Quality Regulations
  • 5.1.1 The Clean Water Act
  • 5.1.2 The Water Framework Directive in the European Union
  • 5.1.3 Water Quality Regulations in China and India
  • 5.2 Common Causes of Water Pollution
  • 5.2.1 Eutrophication
  • 5.2.2 Pathogen Contamination
  • 5.2.3 Toxic Contaminants
  • 5.2.4 Trash
  • 5.2.5 Sediment
  • 5.3 Stormwater Issues
  • 5.3.1 Overview
  • 5.3.2 Urbanization and Stormwater Flow and Quality
  • 5.3.3 Stormwater Management and Low Impact Development
  • 5.4 Water Treatment and Reuse
  • 5.4.1 Background and History of Water Treatment
  • 5.4.2 Overview of Water Treatment Process
  • 5.4.3 Water Recycling and Biosolid Management
  • 5.5 Emerging Water Quality Issues
  • 5.5.1 Overview
  • 5.5.2 Microplastics
  • 5.5.3 Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
  • 5.5.4 Other Contaminants of Emerging Concern
  • 5.5.5 Long-Range Transport of Pollutants
  • 5.6 Water Quality Monitoring
  • Further Reading
  • Web Resources
  • Questions and Exercises
  • CHAPTER 6 Water Resources
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Key Concepts
  • 6.1 Overview
  • 6.2 Water Quality and Water Resources
  • 6.2.1 Nexus Between Water Quality and Water Resources
  • 6.2.2 Novel Potable Water Production Technologies
  • 6.3 Water Shortage and Drought
  • 6.3.1 Global Water Shortages
  • 6.3.2 Water Security and Resilience
  • 6.3.3 Water Resource and Sustainability
  • 6.4 Water Supply Infrastructure and Its Environmental Impacts
  • 6.4.1 History of Water Supply Infrastructure
  • 6.4.2 Dams around the World
  • 6.4.3 Ecological and other Impacts of Dams
  • 6.5 Water Reuse and Recycling
  • 6.5.1 Overview of Water Reuse
  • 6.5.2 Types of Potable Water Reuse: Direct and Indirect
  • 6.6 Desalination
  • 6.6.1 Overview of Desalination
  • 6.6.2 Desalination Process and Potential Impacts
  • 6.7 Water Balance and Integrated Water Management
  • 6.7.1 Overview of Water Balance
  • 6.7.2 Case Study: Water Balance for North Orange County, California, USA
  • 6.8 Water Footprint
  • 6.8.1 The Concept of Water Footprint
  • 6.8.2 Water Footprint of Common Items
  • 6.8.3 Water Footprint and Sustainability
  • Further Reading
  • Web Resources 1
  • Questions and Exercises 1
  • CHAPTER 7 Groundwater and Soil Contamination
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Key Concepts
  • 7.1 Groundwater Hydrology
  • 7.1.1 Groundwater and Aquifer
  • 7.1.2 Groundwater Resources
  • 7.2 Groundwater and Soil Contamination
  • 7.2.1 Groundwater and Drinking Water
  • 7.2.2 Soil and Groundwater Contaminants
  • 7.2.3 Human Health Risk Assessment
  • 7.3 Groundwater and Soil Remediation
  • 7.3.1 Underground Storage Tanks
  • 7.3.2 Soil Investigation
  • 7.3.3 Groundwater Investigation and Conceptual Site Model
  • 7.3.4 Soil and Groundwater Remediation
  • Further Reading
  • Web Resources
  • Questions and Exercises
  • CHAPTER 8 Ecology and Biodiversity
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Key Concepts
  • 8.1 Principles of Ecology
  • 8.1.1 Concepts and Principles
  • 8.1.2 Population Ecology
  • 8.1.3 Ecosystem Health
  • 8.2 Biodiversity
  • 8.2.1 The Significance of Biodiversity
  • 8.2.2 The Sixth Mass Extinction
  • 8.3 Humans and the Ecosystem
  • 8.3.1 Humans as Part of the Global Ecosystem
  • 8.3.2 Ecosystem Services
  • 8.3.3 Human Impact on Ecosystems
  • 8.3.4 The Ecological Impact of Pollution
  • 8.3.5 The Ecological Impacts of Habitat Loss
  • 8.3.6 Ecological Impact of Hunting and Fishing
  • 8.4 Genetically Modified Organisms
  • 8.4.1 The Definition of GMOs
  • 8.4.2 Benefits and Risks
  • 8.5 Other Ecological Challenges
  • 8.5.1 Endangered Species
  • 8.5.2 Invasive Species
  • 8.5.3 Deep Ecology: A Scientific Perspective
  • Further Reading
  • Web Resources
  • Questions and Exercises
  • CHAPTER 9 Solid Waste
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Key Concepts
  • 9.1 Solid Waste Classification and Generation Rate
  • 9.1.1 Overview
  • 9.1.2 Solid Waste Generation in the United States
  • 9.1.3 Solid Waste Generation around the World
  • 9.2 Landfill
  • 9.2.1 Overview and Waste Collection
  • 9.2.2 Landfill Operation
  • 9.2.3 Landfill Stormwater Management
  • 9.2.4 Landfill Trash Management
  • 9.2.5 Landfill Leachate Management
  • 9.3 Solid Waste Recycling and Energy Recovery
  • 9.3.1 Solid Waste Recycling
  • 9.3.2 Waste to Energy
  • 9.4 Hazardous Waste
  • 9.4.1 Definition
  • 9.4.2 Hazardous Waste Management
  • 9.5 Plastics and Trash Pollution
  • 9.5.1 Overview
  • 9.5.2 Basel Convention
  • 9.5.3 OECD Convention
  • Further Reading
  • Web Resources
  • Questions and Exercises
  • CHAPTER 10 Energy and Sustainability
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Key Concepts
  • 10.1 Global Energy Consumption and Trends
  • 10.1.1 Energy Sources
  • 10.1.2 Trends in Global Energy Consumption
  • 10.2 Conventional Energy
  • 10.2.1 Overview of Conventional Energy
  • 10.2.2 Crude Oil
  • 10.2.3 Coal
  • 10.2.4 Natural Gas
  • 10.3 Renewable Energy
  • 10.3.1 Overview of Renewable Energy
  • 10.3.2 Solar Energy
  • 10.3.3 Wind Energy
  • 10.3.4 Other Renewable Energy Sources
  • 10.4 Nuclear Power
  • 10.4.1 Overview
  • 10.4.2 Advantages of Nuclear Power
  • 10.4.3

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